Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

H.R. 950, Veterans Education Equity Act; H.R. 3813 and S. 3171, Veterans Training Act, provisions relating to certificate and diploma programs; S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act Improvements of 2010, provisions relating to expansion of GI benefits to National Guard and Reserve Program members, certificate and diploma programs and housing allowance for distance learning.

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3813 and S. 3171, Veterans Training Act, provisions relating to certificate and diploma programs; S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act Improvements of 2010, provisions relating to expansion of GI benefits to National Guard and Reserve program members, certificate and diploma programs and housing allowance for distance learning.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3447 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, VA Policy: Upgrades to the New GI Bill H.R. 6430 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, VA Policy: Upgrades to the New GI Bill H.R. 2965 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, Defense Policy: Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell S. 4022 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, Defense Policy: Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell S. 4023 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, Defense Policy: Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Defense Policy: Annual Authorization Omnibus S. 3454 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Defense Policy: Annual Authorization Omnibus H.R. 6523 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Defense Policy: Annual Authorization Omnibus H.R. 847 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Health Care: First Responders for 9/11 S. 1334 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Health Care: First Responders for 9/11

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

See next page. Discussed with House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs staff concerns about legislation proposed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address the claims backlog. The proposed legislation is the Veterans Benefit Programs Improvement Act of 2010. Urged Congress to consider methods for addressing the VA benefits claims processing backlog. Discussed the Rating and Processing Individuals Disability (RAPID) Claims Act (H.R. 5549). Discussed and submitted correspondence to Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-HI) concerning the Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010 (S. 3517). Supported Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act (H.R. 1037/S. 728)includes increases for the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance program. Supported H.R. 1169would provide a significant increase in the VAs Specially Adapted Housing grant, the Special Home Adaptation grant, and the grant to purchase an automobile. Supported the Veterans Training Act (H.R. 3813)would grant veterans access under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to non-degree granting training programs and schools. Supported Surviving Spouses Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2243)would replace the current rate of VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC )with a formula setting the rate of DIC at a rate equal to 55 percent of the rate paid to a veteran with a total disability rating. Supported Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act (H.R. 775) and S. 535would eliminate the offset to the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities for families who receive VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Supported the Improving Veterans Electronic Transition Services Act (H.R. 5225)would give veterans electronic access to their official military personnel files and require an assessment of the feasibility of using a centralized web portal to improve veterans access to benefits and records. Supported the Severely Injured Veterans Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 3407)would increase the rate of special monthly compensation available to veterans who have been severely injured and grant eligibility to veterans with traumatic brain injuries to receive aid and attendance benefits. Supported the Homeless Veterans and Other Health Care Authorities Act of 2010 (S. 1237), which includes provisions of the Zero Tolerance for Veterans Homelessness Act of 2009 (S. 1547). Supported the End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2010 (H.R. 4810), which includes provisions of H.R. 2504, the Help Our Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 2559), H.R. 2735, and H.R. 3906. Supported H.R. 5014which clarifies that the health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs constitutes minimum essential coverage for the purposes of health reform. Supported the Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theatre (COMBAT) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2009 (H.R. 952)which would expand the definition of combat with the enemy to include active duty service in a theatre of combat operations during a period of war. Supported the Veterans Employment Transition Act (S. 3398/H.R. 5400)which would simplify the process employers must follow to receive tax credits for hiring veterans who meet certain classifications. Supported the Veterans Employment Transition Act (S. 3398)which would simplify the process employers must follow to receive tax credits for hiring veterans who meet certain classifications. Discussed with House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs staff concerns about legislation proposed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address the claims backlog. The proposed legislation is the Veterans Benefit Programs Improvement Act of 2010. Urged Congress to consider methods for addressing the VA benefits claims processing backlog. Discussed the Rating and Processing Individuals Disability (RAPID) Claims Act (H.R. 5549). Discussed the Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010 (S. 3517). Supported HR 2059 to enable military personnel who have a family member with a disability to designate a special needs trust to receive military retiree and survivor benefits annuities rather than a natural person. Without this bill, if benefits are paid directly to the family member, the payments can jeopardize that persons eligibility for Social Security and Medicaid benefits. Supported the Veterans Benefits Act of 2010 (H.R. 3219)omnibus veterans legislation that includes increases for the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance program. Supported the Women and Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (H.R. 5428/H.R. 5953). Supported the Post-9/11 Veterans Education al Assistance Improvements Act (S. 3447/H.R. 5933)which would make needed modifications to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including adding additional types of educational training programs for which veterans would be eligible to receive assistance. Supported the Housing, Employment and Living Programs for Veterans Act (H.R. 5360)which would not only reform the VAs Special Home Adaptation grant program to allow veterans who meet the nationally accepted standard of legal blindness to receive assistance with critical home modification, but also increase the amount of grant funding available for this program and the Specially Adapted Housing grant program. Urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept the authority granted to them by six states through the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to serve as a voter registration agency. Discussed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2009 (H.R. 4121) which includes proposed improvements to the VAs appeals process and the establishment of the Veterans Judicial Review Commission. Discussed the Veterans' Disability Claims Efficiency Act of 2010 (H.R. 5928) which would improve the efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans through the use of interim disability ratings and fast track review of initial claims for benefits.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Legislation - Improvements to 2008 Post-9/11 GI Bill (H.R 3657 and S. 3447) Disabled veterans' issues: disability compensation; concurrent receipt, etc.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Student Loans S. 3447 Veterans Benefits Title VII Health Education Programs

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 950, a bill to provide a housing allowance for veterans pursuing a program of education offered through distance learning. S.3171/H.R. 3813, Veterans Training Act S. 3447/H.R. 5933 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 950, a bill to provide a housing allowance for veterans studying at distance learning institutions; S. 3171/H.R. 3813, The Veterans Training Act; S. 3447/H.R. 5933/H.R. 6430, the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assitance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Veterans education benefits, HR 950 S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1751, American Dream Act of 2010: access to higher education for undocumented high school students H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010: tuition expenses and student loan deductions H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education portions H.R. 5281, The DREAM Act of 2010: entire bill H.R. 5303, A bill to improve housing stipends for veterans under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: entire bill S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010: entire bill S. 3686, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011: medical school funding issues S. 729, The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (The DREAM Act): entire bill Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization legislation: teacher preparation, assessment, and evaluation policy Student support services in TRIO (programs to support post-secondary education for low-income, first=generation college students)

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 3447/H.R. 5933, The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act Legislative initiatives to address the future of the Perkins Loan Program S. 27, The Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S. 3447/H.R. 5933, The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act Legislative initiatives to address the future of the Perkins Loan Program S. 27, The Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S. 3447 the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Improvement Act provisions concerning educational assistance to participating institutions of higher education.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1451 (as part of H.R. 1586), FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 4957, S. 3187, H.R. 5611, H.R. 5147, H.R. 5900, H.R. 6190, FAA Extension Act of 2010 2011 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, draft bill 2011 DHS Appropriations, draft bill H.R. 4815, Community Airport Access and Protection Act of 2010 H. Res. 1473, Supporting Backcountry Airstrips and Recreational Aviation H. Con. Res. 272 and Sen. Con. Res. 61, Recognizing Contributions Made by General Aviation Pilots and Operators to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts H.R. 2454 and S. 1733, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 3678, Security Directives and Procedures H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 3678, Security Directives and Procedures H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Act H.R. 3093, General Aviation Security Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act S. 452, Backcountry Landing Strip Access Act of 2009 S. 1193, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training S. 1194 and H.R. 3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 S. 3447, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 H.R. 3082, Energy and Water Development and Related Appropriations Act of 2011 (Omnibus Bill) TSA General Aviation Security - Large Aircraft Security Program TSA Security Directive 1542-04-08F and 08G Customs and Border Protection - International Manifest AvGas and EPA, Greenhouse Gas Emissions NextGen ADS-B ELT Requirements Through the Fence Operations User Fees Airport Runway Safety Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Airspace Use Various State and Local Airport Issues FY11 Budgets for DOT and DHS Airman Certification FAA Letter of Interpretation of 61.129 ICAO Representative Appointee T-Routes in Charlotte/Douglas Class B Airspace

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

S. 3447 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, VA Policy: Upgrades to the New GI Bill H.R. 6430 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, VA Policy: Upgrades to the New GI Bill H.R. 2965 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, Defense Policy: Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell S. 4022 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, Defense Policy: Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell S. 4023 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010, Defense Policy: Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell H.R. 5136 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Defense Policy: Annual Authorization Omnibus S. 3454 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Defense Policy: Annual Authorization Omnibus H.R. 6523 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Defense Policy: Annual Authorization Omnibus H.R. 847 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Health Care: First Responders for 9/11 S. 1334 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, Health Care: First Responders for 9/11

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

S. 3447: Post 9/11 GI Bill Improvements Act H.R. 5933: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: $39,240 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 950; S. 3447

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbying on issues affecting veterans attending distance education institutions and amendments to the G.I. Bill, S. 3447

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Post - 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 (H.R. 6430 and S. 3447) became P.L. 111-377

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3447 - Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Acts of 2010 - A bill to amend Title 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for veterans who served in the armed forces after September 11, 2001. Entire bill.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H. R. 950, a bill to provide a housing allowance for veterans studying at distance learning institutions S. 3171/H. R. 3813, The Veterans Training Act S. 3447/H. R. 5933/H.R. 6430, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 3221- Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Mainstream Act S. 3206 - Keep Our Educators Working Act S.3447 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 3447, P.L 111-377 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, provisions related to the reporting fees payable to educational institutions that enroll veterans receiving educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Client expense: $165,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3447, H.R. 6430, "Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010," all titles.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3447, The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act in Senate and House--all aspects

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Improving survivor benefits for widows of decreased veterans and to restore and improve veterans benefits. S. 1668, S. 1780, S. 2769, S. 3234, S. 3348, S. 3447, S. 3718, S. 3819, S. 3860, S. 3875, H.R. 1592, H.R. 2243, H.R. 3082, H.R. 3219, H.R. 3288, H.R. 3337, H.R. 3407, H.R. 3467, H.R. 3554, H.R. 3657, H.R. 3787, H.R. 3813, H.R. 3949, H.R. 4320, H.R. 4541, H.R. 4667, H.R. 5064, H.R. 5549, H.R. 5933, H.R. 5993, H.R. 6372

Client expense: $194,515 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, White House Office

S. 726 by DURBIN (D-IL) Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 S. 2851 by GRASSLEY (R-IA) to permanently extend and improve higher education expiring tax provisions S. 3447 by AKAKA (D-HI) Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 S. 3590 by BAUCUS (D-MT) Senate health care reform legislation S. 3987 by THUNE (R-SD) Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2 H.R. 386 by DOGGETT (D-TX) Education Tax Incentives Simplification Legislation H.R. 1250 by POMEROY (D-ND) IRA Rollover Act of 2009 H.R. 3081 by OBEY (D-WI) First Continuing Resolution making further appropriations for FY 2011 through 12/03/10 H.J. Res 101 by OBEY (D-WI) Second Continuing Resolution making further appropriations for FY 2011 through 12/18/10 H.J. Res. 105 Third Continuing Resolution making further appropriations for FY 2011 through 12/21/10 H.R. 3082 by OBEY (D-WI) Fourth Continuing Resolution making further appropriations for FY 2011 through 03/04/11 H.R. 3590 by RANGEL (D-NY) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 4065 by HOLT (D-NJ) To amend the ESEA to establish a partnership program in foreign languages H.R. 4213 by RANGEL (D-NY) American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 4853 by OBERSTAR (D-MN) Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 H.R. 5078 by HIGGINS (D-NY) The Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act of 2010 H.R. 5448 by SPRATT (D-SC) Perkins Loan Extension Act H.R. 5600 by POMEROY (D-ND) legislation to permanently extend IRC Sec. 127 H.R. 5933 by MINNICK (D-ID) Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 H.R. 6430 by MINNICK (D-ID) Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 H.R. 6497 by BERMAN (D-CA) Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010

Client expense: $54,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR 1751/S729; HR6497; S3827; S3962; S3963; S3992 -- American Dream Act -- Student financial aid for children of immigrant parents S3447/HR5933 -- Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 -- Student financial aid S3686 -- Labor, Health & Human Services appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 -- Dental outreach -- Engineering success project -- Student financial aid Surface Transportation Authorization Act -- Transportation -- Transportation Research Energy and water appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 -- Anaerobic biotechnology Appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 -- Infrastructure and sustainability project Dental access Dental education Higher education policy Engineering education

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1751/S729; HR6497; S3827; S3962; S3963; S3992 -- American Dream Act -- Student financial aid for children of immigrant parents HR3082/Samd4885 -- Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 -- Student financial aid HR5600 -- Employee Educational Assistance Act -- Taxability of employer provided educational assistance S3447/HR5933 -- Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvement Act of 2010 -- Student financial aid S3686 -- Labor, Health & Human Services appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 -- Dental outreach -- Engineering success project -- Student financial aid Surface Transportation Authorization Act -- Transportation -- Transportation Research Energy and water appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 -- Anaerobic biotechnology Appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 -- Infrastructure and sustainability project Dental access Dental education Higher education policy Engineering education

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

lobbying on behalf od granting veterans status tp present non-veteran members of the Reserve components with 20 years or more of service (military retirees) HR3787, S1780; on behalf of amending USC title 38 to improve the efficeincy of processing VA claims HR5928; on behalf on increases flexibilty and increases in payments for State Veterans Homes HR4242; on behalf of increasing vocational, ehabilitation and employment assistance available at the VA; on behalf of imrovements and coverage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill S3447, S3171, HR3813 on behalf of setting the DIC payment amount to be 55% of the 100% VA disability payment level HR2243; on behalf of improvments for homeless veterans' programs HR1171;

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 3219, the "Veterans Benefits Act of 2010" H.R. 3407, the "Severely Injured Veterans Benefits Improvement Act" H.R. 4041, a bill to authorize certain improvements in the Federal Recovery Coordinator Program H.R. 4541, the "Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2010" H.R. 5064, the "Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010" H.R. 5360, the "JELP Veterans Act of 2010" H.R. 5428, a bill to direct the VA to educate certain staff and to inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights H.R. 5516, the "Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2010" H.R. 5543, a bill to repeal the prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and questions regarding compensation of employees of the VA H.R. 5549, the "RAPID Claims Act" H.R. 5993, the "SAVINGS Act of 2010" H.R. 5996, a bill to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with COPD H.R. 6123, a bill to improve the provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury H.R. 6132, the "Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act of 2010" H.R. 6188, the "Veterans' Homelessness Prevention and Early Warning Act of 2010" S. 3107, the "Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010" S. 3234, the "Veterans Employment Assistance Act of 2010" S. 3447, the "Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvement Act of 2010" S. 3517, the Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010"

Client expense: $85,269 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 5360, HR 5225, HR 5120, HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3219, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2980, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2713, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1879, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1169, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H. RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H. Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3447, S 3234, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1237, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S. 546, S. 535, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S. Con. Res 60, S. Con. Res. 13.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

Post 911 GI Bill IMprovements, S. 3447/HR 3577

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H. R. 950, a bill to provide a housing allowance for veterans studying at distance learning institutions S. 3171/H. R. 3813, The Veterans Training Act S. 3447/H. R. 5933 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, White House Office

See next page. Discussed with House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs staff concerns about legislation proposed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address the claims backlog. The proposed legislation is the Veterans Benefit Programs Improvement Act of 2010. Urged Congress to consider methods for addressing the VA benefits claims processing backlog. Discussed the Rating and Processing Individuals Disability (RAPID) Claims Act (H.R. 5549). Discussed and submitted correspondence to Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman Daniel Akaka (D-HI) concerning the Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010 (S. 3517). Supported Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act (H.R. 1037/S. 728)includes increases for the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance program. Supported H.R. 1169would provide a significant increase in the VAs Specially Adapted Housing grant, the Special Home Adaptation grant, and the grant to purchase an automobile. Supported the Veterans Training Act (H.R. 3813)would grant veterans access under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to non-degree granting training programs and schools. Supported Surviving Spouses Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2243)would replace the current rate of VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC )with a formula setting the rate of DIC at a rate equal to 55 percent of the rate paid to a veteran with a total disability rating. Supported Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act (H.R. 775) and S. 535would eliminate the offset to the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities for families who receive VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Supported the Improving Veterans Electronic Transition Services Act (H.R. 5225)would give veterans electronic access to their official military personnel files and require an assessment of the feasibility of using a centralized web portal to improve veterans access to benefits and records. Supported the Severely Injured Veterans Benefit Improvement Act of 2009 (H.R. 3407)would increase the rate of special monthly compensation available to veterans who have been severely injured and grant eligibility to veterans with traumatic brain injuries to receive aid and attendance benefits. Supported the Homeless Veterans and Other Health Care Authorities Act of 2010 (S. 1237), which includes provisions of the Zero Tolerance for Veterans Homelessness Act of 2009 (S. 1547). Supported the End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2010 (H.R. 4810), which includes provisions of H.R. 2504, the Help Our Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 2559), H.R. 2735, and H.R. 3906. Supported H.R. 5014which clarifies that the health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs constitutes minimum essential coverage for the purposes of health reform. Supported the Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theatre (COMBAT) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2009 (H.R. 952)which would expand the definition of combat with the enemy to include active duty service in a theatre of combat operations during a period of war. Supported the Veterans Employment Transition Act (S. 3398/H.R. 5400)which would simplify the process employers must follow to receive tax credits for hiring veterans who meet certain classifications. Supported the Veterans Employment Transition Act (S. 3398)which would simplify the process employers must follow to receive tax credits for hiring veterans who meet certain classifications. Discussed with House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs staff concerns about legislation proposed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address the claims backlog. The proposed legislation is the Veterans Benefit Programs Improvement Act of 2010. Urged Congress to consider methods for addressing the VA benefits claims processing backlog. Discussed the Rating and Processing Individuals Disability (RAPID) Claims Act (H.R. 5549). Discussed the Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010 (S. 3517). Supported HR 2059 to enable military personnel who have a family member with a disability to designate a special needs trust to receive military retiree and survivor benefits annuities rather than a natural person. Without this bill, if benefits are paid directly to the family member, the payments can jeopardize that persons eligibility for Social Security and Medicaid benefits. Supported the Veterans Benefits Act of 2010 (H.R. 3219)omnibus veterans legislation that includes increases for the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance program. Supported the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (H.R. 5428). Supported the Post-9/11 Veterans Education al Assistance Improvements Act (S. 3447/H.R. 5933)which would make needed modifications to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including adding additional types of educational training programs for which veterans would be eligible to receive assistance. Supported the Housing, Employment and Living Programs for Veterans Act (H.R. 5360)which would not only reform the VAs Special Home Adaptation grant program to allow veterans who meet the nationally accepted standard of legal blindness to receive assistance with critical home modification, but also increase the amount of grant funding available for this program and the Specially Adapted Housing grant program. Submitted testimony to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity as a co-chair of the CCD Veterans Task Force regarding federal contractor compliance with affirmative action requirements concerning veterans. Urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept the authority granted to them by six states through the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to serve as a voter registration agency. Discussed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2009 (H.R. 4121) which includes proposed improvements to the VAs appeals process and the establishment of the Veterans Judicial Review Commission. Discussed the Veterans' Disability Claims Efficiency Act of 2010 (H.R. 5928) which would improve the efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans through the use of interim disability ratings and fast track review of initial claims for benefits.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Legislation - Improvements to 2008 Post-9/11 GI Bill (H.R 3657 and S. 3447)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 950, Veterans Education Equity Act; H.R. 3813 and S. 3171, Veterans Training Act, provisions relating to certificate and diploma programs; S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act Improvements of 2010, provisions relating to expansion of GI benefits to National Guard and Reserve Program members, certificate and diploma programs and housing allowance for distance learning.

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3447/H.R. 5933, The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act Legislative initiatives to address the future of the Perkins Loan Program S. 27, The Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. H.R. 4072, AMERICA Works Act. H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. H.R. 4279, To amend titles 38 and 10, United States Code, to authorize accelerated payments of educational assistance to certain veterans and members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. H.R. 4790, Shareholder Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010. H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. H.R. 5777, To foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes. S. 2733, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Private Education Loan Ombudsman. S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010. S. 3529, AMERICA Works Act. House Department of Defense Appropriations Draft Legislation, FY11. S. 3686, Department of Education Appropriations Draft Legislation, 2011. Monitor federal issues and legislation associated with affordability and on-line access to institutions of higher learning.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3447: Post 9/11 GI Bill Improvements Act H.R. 5933: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: $50,090 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 3447 the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Improvement Act Provisions concerning educational assistance to participating institutions of higher education.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 3484 - To amend title 38, USC, to extend the authority for certain qualifying work-study activities for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. - Extend to June 30, 2014, for the period following work-study activities qualifying for an additional veterans' educational assistance allowance: (1) outreach services furnished by employees of a state approving agency; (2) provision of hospital and domiciliary care in a state home; and (3) activity relating to the administration of a national cemetery or state veterans' cemetery. H.R. 3561 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of educational assistance provided to certain veterans for flight training - Revise title 38 to increase the amount of educational assistance provided to certain veterans for flight training H.R. 3577 - Education Assistance to Realign New Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act of 2009 - Revise title 38 to provide authority for certain members of the Armed Forces with 20 years on active duty service to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their dependents H.R. 3579 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the amount of the reporting fees payable to educational institutions that enroll veterans receiving educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs - Amend the Montgomery GI Bill to increase the reporting fee payable to educational institutions that enroll veterans receiving assistance H.R. 3948 - Test Prep for Heroes Act - Authorizes the use of entitlement assistance under the Post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance program for payment for a test preparatory course in connection with licensing or certification in a vocation or profession. H.R. 4079 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to temporarily remove the requirement for employers to increase wages for veterans enrolled in on-the-job training programs - Temporarily repeal for FY2011-FY2015 requirement for employers to increase wages for veterans enrolled in on-the-job training programs. H.R. 4203 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans certain educational assistance payments through direct deposit - Direct the VA Secretary to ensure that a veteran may receive Post-9/11 educational assistance payments through direct deposit H.R. 5826 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of active duty for purposes of the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include certain service in the National Guard - Amend title 38 to expand the definition of active duty for purposes of the VA Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program to include certain service in the National Guard H.R. 5933 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 Revise provisions concerning the post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance program to, among other things: (1) revise definitions concerning eligibility, and include certain National Guard service as service qualifying for such assistance; (2) revise assistance amounts (including monthly stipends), and types of approved programs of education; (3) allow the pursuit of educational programs at institutions other than institutions of higher learning, including on-job training and apprenticeships, flight training, and correspondence courses; (4) provide an assistance amount for programs of education pursued while on active duty; (5) repeal the limit on the use of such assistance for the payment of only one licensing or certification test; (6) allow an individual entitled to supplemental educational assistance to transfer such entitlement to the post-9/11 program; (7) bar the duplication of benefits under other educational assistance programs; (8) increase the amount of the reporting fee paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to an educational institution for providing information concerning an individual's enrollment in a program of education; (9) extend to certain National Guard and reserve personnel members eligibility to receive public-private contributions for additional educational assistance; (10) reauthorize through 2016 the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education; and (11) revise cost-of-living adjustments under the Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance program. Also, provides an alternate subsistence allowance amount for veterans so entitled due to service-connected disabilities. H.R. 3813; S. 3171 - Veterans Training Act - Deems a program of education as an approved program for purposes of the post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance program if the program is offered by an institution offering: (1) post-secondary instruction that leads to an associate or higher degree and the institution is an approved institution of higher learning; or (2) instruction that does not lead to an associate or higher degree and the institution is an approved educational institution. S. 3447; H.R. 5943 - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 - Amend title 38 to improve educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. LETTER Ensure the modernization of veterans education benefits by allowing those veterans who have served under title 32, USC, in defense of our country to receive equal benefits as their counterparts Views on the Status of the Post 9/11 GI Bill Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 - To ensure that communication between Regional Processing Offices be uniform and all Veterans be able to use their educational benefits and also be able to transfer to dependents of those who have retired from active duty, and inclusion of title 32 Active Duty Guard Reserves to receive federal benefits under Chapter 33

Client expense: $7,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Employment Standards Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, SENATE, Selective Service System, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

H.R. 1751, American Dream Act of 2010: entire bill, particularly undocumented high school student access to higher education H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: agency implementation of student aid provisions H.R. 5116, American COMPETES Act reauthorization: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education provisions H.R. 5303, A bill to improve housing stipends for veterans under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program: entire bill S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010: entire bill S. 3686, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011: support for foreign language instruction S. 729, The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (The DREAM Act): entire bill Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization legislation: teacher preparation, assessment, and evaluation policy Student support services in Department of Education TRIO (programs to support post-secondary education for low-income, first generation college students)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Veterans education benefits, HR 950 S. 3447, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE